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Article 5: Uses <br />Section 5.15:Standards for Miscellaneous Uses <br />(v)A plan showing how the site will be protected from impacts by <br />human and unwanted animal intrusion, alternate plant species <br />and construction methods that could be used in the event <br />adjustments or substitutions are needed until the mitigation area <br />is established; and <br />(vi)A financial guarantee is required for the total cost of the <br />mitigation project. Once the installation is complete, 30% of the <br />amount of the letter of credit or escrow will be held for 12 months <br />or until the site is established, whichever is greater. <br />(d)Traffic Study <br />(i)A traffic impact study is required with all applications for the <br />following: <br />a.Subdivisions with more than 40 lots outside of transition <br />areas, and <br />b.Subdivisions with more than 80 lots within transition <br />areas. <br />(ii)The study shall include an analysis of the need for public road <br />improvements, including pedestrian-oriented enhancements, for <br />on-site and off-site improvements as said improvements relate to <br />the level of service impacted by the development. <br />(iii)The traffic impact study shall be prepared in accordance with the <br />requirements of Section 6.17. <br />(3)Standards of Evaluation <br />(a)The project meets all applicable design standards and other <br />requirements of this Ordinance. <br />(b)The project meets all service provision criteria as set forth below: <br />(i)Fire –identifies the primary and secondary responders and the <br />source(s) of water. <br />(ii)Police –identifies the primary and secondary responders. <br />(iii)Rescue services –identifies the primary and secondary <br />responders. <br />(iv)Water Supply –source and capacity of water supply. <br />(v)Wastewater Treatment Methods –provider and capacity of <br />wastewater treatment source. <br />(c)Habitats shall be identified and evaluated in the biological inventory <br />required by Section 5.14.6(A)(2)(b)5.15.6(A)(2)(b)and are subject to the <br />following: <br />(i)An undisturbed buffer is required around the boundary of <br />habitats of rare, threatened, or endangered species as shown on <br />the biological inventory. Buffer width shall be determined by site <br />evaluation in consultation with the applicant’s biologist and <br />County staff; <br />(ii)Habitat enhancements as described in the biological inventory <br />shall be made for a broad range of species to help mitigate the <br />loss of wildlife habitat during construction. Examples include: <br />a.Preserving, planting, and maintaining a variety of native <br />vegetation (also dead trees and snags); <br />Orange County, North Carolina –Unified Development Ordinance <br />Page 5-111 <br /> <br />